Alcohol by volume: 14.5%Price at time of purchase: $42.00 (from winery)

Type: ChardonnayPrincipal varietal(s): Chardonnay

The 2013 Estate Chardonnay is another in a long line of elegant and satisfying "entry level" Chardonnays from Rochioli. The 2013 has the usual purity and balance that characterize all of Rochioli's wines, and it displays a nice melange of pear, subtle oak, sweet spice, and spring flowers in its aromas and flavors, along with some mineral tang. Does not have nearly the depth and complexity of the Rochioli single vineyard Chardonnays, and is unfortunately a bit pricey. - HK 2015-05-18